Safeguarding

Cotham Gardens Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The health, safety and well-being of every child are our paramount concern. We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. Our aim is that children will enjoy their time as pupils at this school.  Please talk to  Seth Insall, Deputy Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead or one of our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads: Head of School Emmeline Smith or Deputy Headteacher Lucy Welsford for further information or to share a safeguarding concern. Learning Mentors Sophie Dunne and Julie Smith are also Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads.

Our school has a culture which promotes healthy relationships, respect between pupils and respect for diversity, gender and sexuality equality. We want to protect and nurture this distinctive ethos. And, as part of this, we want to play our part in tackling domestic and sexual violence in Bristol. Being at home shouldn't mean being at risk. Click here for help.

Please click here for our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Please click here for our Covid-19 Addendum to our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

Please click here for our Whistleblowing Policy.

Please click here for information on the PREVENT strategy.

Please click here for our parent and carer e-safety page.

Please click here for a link to ‘Stop It Now!’ who work to prevent child sexual abuse.

Please click here for a link to Parents against Child Exploitation.

Please click here for parent/carer information on private fostering.

If you have immediate concerns regarding the welfare of a child please contact Children’s Social Care (First Response) on 0117 9036444 or Out of Office Hours on 01454 615165.